
Available to visit by on it own for dates from
27 September to 31 October 2005 only
The Royal Mews are one of the finest working stables in existence and a living part of Britain's heritage, the Royal Mews is responsible for all road travel arrangements for The Queen and the members of the Royal Family.
The many coaches and carriages on display include the Glass Coach, used by royal brides; the luxurious Australian State Coach, with central heating and electric windows; and the Irish State Coach, used by The Queen to travel to the State Opening of Parliament. The most dazzling of all the coaches is the Gold State Coach, which has been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821. It weighs almost four tonnes and requires 8 horses to pull it.
Pictures: The Royal Collection © 2004, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Top picture: The Irish State Coach in the quadrangle of the Royal Mews by David Cripps. Bottom picture: The Gold State Coach.